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Monthly Archives: September, 2023

EFCC sensitises gold merchants in Zamfara against money laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has sensitised gold merchants in Zamfara on their obligations as provided under the Money Laundering (Prohibition and Prevention) Act, 2022.

Abbas advocates capacity building for reps members, support staff

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas has pledged to prioritise capacity building for members and staff of the house to ensure effective service delivery.

No agreement with FG to suspend strike–NLC

 The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says it has no agreement with the Federal Government to call off the planned indefinite strike for Oct. 3.

Military means alone can not end terrorism, insurgency – Maj-Gen Buba

By Chimezie Godfrey Military means alone can not end terrorism and insurgency in Nigeria says Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media (DMO), Defence...

Yobe Govt. directs IOs to join NIPR

The Yobe Government has directed all Information Officers (IO’s) in the state to enroll into the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) for effective service delivery.

KWASU warns public against admission racketeering

 The Management of the Kwara State University (KWASU) has dissociated itself from persons and sites impersonating the institution and demanding money from prospective candidates seeking admissions into its programmes.

UNFPA, Yobe Govt. train women on contraceptive management

 The United Nations Development Population Fund (UNFPA), in collaboration with Yobe Government, trained women on Contraceptive Logistic Management Information System (CLMS) in Damaturu.

UNICEF collaborates NOA on child protection in Ebonyi

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has assured more collaboration with the National Orientation Agency (NOA) on child protection and ending violence against women.

Troops neutralize 191 terrorists, apprehend 184, as 104 surrender – DHQ

By Chimezie Godfrey The Military has neutralized 191 terrorists, arrested 184, while 104 surrendered says Defence Headquarters (DHQ) Abuja. The Director, Defence Media Operations (DDMO) Major...

NDDC boss tasks directors on mentorship of subordinates for greater performance

Dr Samuel Ogbuku, the acting Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has charged the new directors of the commission to be committed to the mentorship of their  subordinates for greater performance.

Independence Anniversary: FG declares Oct. 2, public holiday

The Federal Government has declared Monday, Oct. 2 as public holiday in commemoration of the nation’s 63rd independence celebration.

FGN Securities: DMO assures Borno investors of profitable yield

The Debt Management Office (DMO), has assured prospective investors in Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) securities of profitable yield on their investments.

Kogi APC primary election: Supreme Court to deliver judgment Oct. 3

The Supreme Court in Thursday fixed Oct.  3 for judgment in a suit filed by Sen. Smart Adeyemi challenging the conduct of the April 14 primary election of the All Progressives congress (APC) for Kogi governorship  election. Justice John Okoro fixed the date after taking arguments from both parties.

We’re addressing plight of lecturers on foreign scholarships – TETfund

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has said that it is addressing plights of some Nigerian lecturers studying in foreign institutions under the TETfund Scholarship for Academic Staff (TSAS) programmes.

A School Crime Scene That Won’t Go Away, By Azu Ishiekwene

In the Bible, Keren-happuch was the youngest of the three beautiful daughters of Job, who against the norms of a patriarchal society, inherited her...

Kaduna Minister: Let’s End Religious Bigotry

BY SIMON REEF MUSA The rejection of the ministerial ambition of Mallam Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a decision in the...

Eid-el-Maulud: Emulate the Holy Prophet, pray for leaders – Speaker Abbas

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D, has greeted the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Maulud, which marks the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

Group urges Gov. Bello to appoint Lokoja traditional ruler

A Socio-Cultural Group, Lokoja Forum of Patriots ( LFP), on Wednesday urged Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi to appoint a new Lokoja Maigari after the demise of late Alhaji Muhammadu Kabir III.

LP Guber candidate, Eradiri, berates Gov. Diri for spending N30bn to complete 10.2-km road in Bayelsa 

The Bayelsa governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Udengs Eradiri, has criticised claims by Gov. Douye Diri, that he spent N30 billion to complete the 10.2-km phase two of the Glory Drive dual carriageway.

Alia urges Muslims to promote peace, unity in Nigeria

ov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue, on Wednesday urged Muslim faithful to promote peaceful coexistence and unity of all in the Country.

Palliatives: PWDs laments exclusion from committees by Kaduna LGAs

The Joint National Association of People With Disabilities (JONAPWD), has lamented being excluded from the palliative distribution committee in some LGAs in Kaduna State.

Edo 2024: Oba prays for Osubor, Imanssuangbon, says palace apolitical

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has said that his palace remains apolitical and would always pray for political office seekers that seek his blessing and support.

AFRICMIL calls on Gov Abiodun of Ogun State to halt victimization of whistleblower, Adewale Adedayo   

The African Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL) has called on Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State to stop further persecution of Adewale...

GOCOP gears up for luncheon with media managers, advertisers, others October 4

As part of the build up to the 7th annual conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), the group is gearing up...

Airbus nominates new commercial Aircraft business CEO

By Chimezie Godfrey Airbus has announced Christian Scherer as its new Commercial Aircraft business CEO. This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by its Account...
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